Latest Rode’s Retail Report forecasts continued slow retail sales growth in the face of rising inflation and interest rates In spite of the challenges of the past two years, the retail property market managed to recover reasonably well in 2021, according to the latest Rode’s Retail Report 2021:4. However, the report also notes that real
FNB PROPERTY BAROMETER | JANUARY 2022 Key themes: 4Q21 Market strength indicators show that growth in demand has moderated, but market volumes are still running above pre-pandemic levels. Deeds data, supported by internal applications volumes, shows that mortgage approvals in the first 9 months of 2021 were
In this article I will be focusing on valuing permanent crops, and the different factors that valuers take into consideration when compiling such a valuation report. The factors that influence the value of permanent crops can be categorized under area of location, crop type, plant population, orchard establishment, irrigation, location on the farm, yield
Why is a career in property valuations better than others? We speak to valuers who have made significant career changes to become a property valuer. Among these is Bonga Dingane who was a SAPS Police Sergeant in his previous career, and today is valuing for Appraisal Corporation CC. We ask him about his decision
CENTRAL BRANCH SEMINAR The SAIV Central Branch Physical Seminar was well received and offered an informative and fun day for all in attendance. With bowling and an evening spitbraai as part of the day’s line-up, delegates participated in fun networking sessions alongside talks from a number of speakers covering topics related to rentals of
SAIV SOUTHERN BRANCH SEMINAR The long-awaited physical seminar became a reality on 29th October 2021 as the we hosted the Southern Branch Seminar at the Old Biscuit Mill venue in Cape Town. Taking on the theme of Cape Town Property Market Update, CGT and VAT delegates were treated to insightful presentations from their industry
Industry leader: Meet Norman Griffiths Every month, SAIV profiles some of our most established property valuers who have become leaders in the industry due to many years of experience. Why did I become a property valuer? I was born and schooled in UK and qualified as a chartered surveyor through the college
In our first perspectives paper, Challenges to Market Value, the IVSC Tangible Assets Board (TAB) explored a number of topics pertaining to Market Value, which is one of the most common basis of value used in valuations. Topics discussed included: Price versus value, relating various forms of market evidence to a basis of value, the
WATER (Continued) IRRIGATION FARM TERMINOLOGY To be clear on what is referred to when valuing the irrigation component of a farm, it is important to explain or define the terminology to be used. The following definitions distinguish between different types of so-called “irrigable land”: WATER-USE ENTITLEMENT It refers to the lawful use of water
Industry leader: Meet Humphrey Visser Every month, SAIV profiles some of our most established property valuers who have become leaders in the industry due to many years of experience. What made you pursue a career in property valuations? Realising early in my career that my construction related background is woefully insufficient to
